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While there are many regional variations, the most common version of the song is a direct translation of the American melody composed by sisters Mildred J. Hill and Patty Hill in 1893. The Spanish lyrics were adapted to fit this world-famous meter, becoming the standard across Spain and Latin America. Standard Lyrics (The "Original" Translation)
The traditional song is actually "Las Mañanitas," a folk song often performed by Mariachis. It is significantly longer and focuses on the beauty of the morning the person was born. feliz_cumpleanos_original_version_en_espanol
The version recognized globally by Spanish speakers follows this simple structure: While there are many regional variations, the most
While the melody remains constant, different countries often add their own unique "original" verses or alternative lyrics: While there are many regional variations
People often add a concluding chant: "¡Que los siga cumpliendo, hasta el año tres mil!" (May you keep having them until the year 3,000!).